Invitation to a 3-Day Effective Records Management Training

COURSE OVERVIEW

Records are essential as evidence of transactions and carry legal authority. Accurate decision-making relies on having records that are legible, well-organized, and accessible quickly. The value of records is realized when they are complete, authentic, and easily retrieved. These qualities are ensured by acquiring the necessary skills to manage both paper and electronic records effectively. This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required for efficient records management within an organization

The details of the program are as follows:

Date:             24th – 26th February, 2025
Venue:          Ghana Communication Technology University, Tesano-Accra
Time:            9:00am -3:00pm
Fee:               Affordable (fees includes tuition, course materials, lunch and certificate)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and manage an efficient records system tailored for organizational use.
• Securely create, protect, and disseminate electronic records in their custody.
• Implement strategies to ensure the security, privacy, and confidentiality of vital and other records or information.
• Understand the legal frameworks and regulations governing records management.
• Generate essential records management tools such as file transfer lists, file diaries, descriptive lists, and track file movements.
• Conduct file or document surveys effectively within the organization.
• Develop and maintain an incoming and outgoing mail correspondence register.
• Create a functional and effective records classification scheme for their organization.

COURSE CONTENTS

• Introduction to Records Management
• Information & Records Management
• Characteristics & Importance of Information
• Records – Records Management
• Filing & File Management
• Basic Computer Skills for Effective Records Management
• Introduction to Electronic Records Management
• Legalities in Records Management
• Records Management Disaster Preparedness
• Functional Records & Information Classification

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for Records/Information Officers, Registry Staff in Public and Private Organizations, Senior/Junior Administrative Staff/Secretaries, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Officers, Biostatisticians, Finance/Accounts Officers, Archivists/Librarians, Office Clerks, Staff of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, Staff of NGOs, CSOs, Office Managers and Support Staff, Students interested in acquiring invaluable knowledge in Records Management.

Contact details:  0202698359 / 0501341945; Email cpd@gctu.edu.gh / vagbugblah@gctu.edu.gh